A horizontal outlet on a wooden wall with a black cord plugged in - Mint Images/Getty Images If you walk around your home, you will probably see a variety of outlets. In fact, there are a whopping 10 ...

Are you building, renovating, or upgrading a house or a condo … or planning to someday? Don't forget the electric outlets and switches. These are small details, but they will contribute a great deal ...

Most electrical outlets are installed vertically, with one receptacle oriented above the other. But if you take a close look around your house, you'll probably find at least a couple mounted ...

You can live in a home for years without thinking about how far any outlet is from a corner. The moment you open a wall, add ...

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even before I became an electrician, I tackled DIY projects from plumbing to ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the NEC requirements for sizing receptacles? A. A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit must have an ampacity not less than ...

Electrical outlets are likely among the most significant and overlooked devices in the common household. And, depending on where you are in the world, you may have a vastly different image pop in your ...

True or false? The NEC requires receptacles to be mounted with the neutral slot on the left. Keep your answer in mind as we take a closer look at Art. 406 ...